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Law Practice

Jan. 4, 2002

Uncertain Times

Dicta Column by Peter M. Newton - Most law firms assign partners to be associates' mentors and supervisors. It is vital that these relationships are understood as having separate functions and purposes, or else the associates' careers or experience at the firm can be seriously damaged.

        By Peter M. Newton

        Most law firms assign partners to be associates' mentors and supervisors. It is vital that these relationships are understood as having separate functions and purposes, or else the associates' careers or experience at the firm can be seriously damaged.
        The primary task of a supervisorial rela...

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